turnkey

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adjective

turn·​key ˈtərn-ˌkē 

: built, supplied, or installed complete and ready to operate

a turnkey nuclear plant

a turnkey computer system

also : of or relating to a turnkey building or installation

a turnkey contract

turnkey vendors

turnkey

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noun

plural turnkeys

: one who has charge of a prison's keys

Examples of turnkey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

At its peak in 2022, amid post-pandemic supply chain worries, that premium blew out and rose over 30% as buyers fiercely competed for turnkey space. —John Walkup, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025

Staging Can Help Fetch A Higher Price Our research shows that buyers are continuing to pay a premium for turnkey homes. —John Walkup, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Noun

The preferred rental management company offers turnkey services for Bosque’s tropical villas and Mira’s premier ocean-view lots. —Robin Raven, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025

While the company currently supplies printing shops, sign makers, and corporations with its advanced machines, the long-term goal is to expand into a franchise model, equipping entrepreneurs with turnkey printing businesses. —Ethan Stone, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1860, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1622, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for turnkey

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy